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The Ghost Writer: A Novel Audiobook
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A THRILLER OF POWER, POLITICS, CORRUPTION AND MURDER
The role of a ghostwriter is to make his client look good, not to uncover the truth. But what happens when the client is a major political figure, and the truth could change the course of history?
Adam Lang, the controversial former prime minister of Britain, is writing his memoirs. But his first ghostwriter dies under shocking circumstances, and his replacement—whose experience lies in portraying aging rock stars and film idols—knows little about Lang’s inner circle. Flown to join Lang in a secure house on the remote shores of Martha’s Vineyard in the depths of winter, cut off from everyone and everything he knows, he comes to realize he should never have taken the job.
It’s not just his predecessor’s mysterious death that haunts him, but Adam Lang himself. Deep in Lang’s past are buried shocking secrets…secrets with the power to alter world politics…secrets with the power to kill.
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"I wish I could read the original version of this book instead of the translated one. I like the POV, quite refreshing for a political-thriller book ;) It's a fun read especially if you love conspiracy theories like I do."
— Ratna (4 out of 5 stars)
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“The Ghost [Writer] has got the goods.”
— Stephen King -
“Taut, clear…unfolds with clarity and panache—and with a classy twist on the very last page…nicely lubricated with humor.”
— New York Times -
“Harris has managed to write a superior entertainment that is also an angry portrait of todays political reality.”
— Washington Post -
“Blazes to a satisfying close.”
— Barnes & Noble, editorial review
Awards
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A New York Times bestseller
The Ghost Writer Listener Reviews
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M, 10/13/2020
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" Super book. It was one of Stephen King's picks for the top ten books of 2007, and I believe it deserved that honor. "
— Eric, 2/7/2014 -
" This is the first book I have ever read by this author. It was very readable, and I may try more in the future. "
— Lorie, 1/26/2014 -
" I thought this was very slow, could barely keep the characters straight because they were very boring. It was a good idea, just poorly executed. "
— Kaileigh, 1/23/2014 -
" Excellent read, gripping tension with modern reference - good twist at end "
— Claire, 1/14/2014 -
" I loved this book. I am contemplating changing my raring from four stars to five stars. Excellent story with a real surprise ending - something a little hard to come by these days! "
— Kim, 1/9/2014 -
" saw movie first and it very closely followed the book. it felt weird to read dialogue which i already heard. like the end of the book much better than the movie, a little more ambiguous. "
— Eileen, 1/7/2014 -
" I am in love with the ghost writer in this book. Somehow I picture him as this handsome and smart looking man. Too bad he is dead at the end of the book. Though, this is purely my interpretation on how the book ends. "
— A., 1/6/2014 -
" lupa mau review apa..bacanya kapan taun imi.. tp overall bagus, emang genre yang aku suka sih...ga ketebak endingnya.. "
— Astika, 12/18/2013 -
" I'm about 3/4 done with this, really really good, can hardly put it down! "
— Su, 11/16/2013 -
" eh... It was ok. again, I wish there were 10 stars on this site. I'd give it 5 out of 10. It was an enjoyable before bed book, but nothing thought provoking and I never had a problem putting it down (like you do when you are reading a really intriguing book). "
— David, 10/14/2013 -
" Quick and easy read, good airline book, esp. ax the atlantic! The ghost of Tony Blair is evident, reads a bit like a script for a movie. "
— Pamala, 2/12/2013 -
" This is an okay book -- started off great, but left me wondering exactly what happened at the end. Too many loose ends and unexplained events. Could have been more conclusive. "
— Gayle, 10/24/2012 -
" Wish I had read the book before I saw the movie. "
— Jennifer, 8/23/2012 -
" Entertaining and fluffy ... like my cat and Facebook. "
— John, 8/18/2012 -
" Compelling! I couldn't put it down. Harris was himself a ghost writer. Now (2010) a movie getting great reviews, and it sounds like it follows the book. When I added this book to my list, I noted "Excellent!" "
— LDuchess, 5/23/2012 -
" This book drew me in from the beginning. It was a smooth and enjoyable read, plus I was surprised by the ending - how cool is that? "
— Charisse, 7/3/2011 -
" Moves a little too slow. I love Harris' historical fiction. "
— David, 5/25/2011 -
" Awesome political intrigue. Had me on the edge of my seat and turning page after page well into the night. "
— Amy, 5/23/2011 -
" Didn't really impress me. Another US President that gets involved in things he shouldn't. The ending also seemed a bit unfinished to me. "
— Pat, 5/20/2011 -
" Interesting... a good page turner. Obviously, given the genre, far fetched in many ways, but still enjoyable. "
— Maria, 5/16/2011 -
" Enjoyable read.. I mean "listen" since I heard it during my desert ride on CD. "
— Steve, 5/8/2011 -
" Very fast moving, thriler, edge of the seat book, etc. <br/>Recommend this to anyone! "
— Alison, 5/5/2011 -
" I love the film...<br/>I also prefer the ending in the movie than in this novel. "
— Darkmond, 4/28/2011 -
" Great page turner with a good twist at the end. "
— Susan, 4/6/2011 -
" Book upon which the 2010 movie, "The Ghost Writer," starring Ewan McGregor & Pierce Brosnan, was based. Well-written--the movie was very faithful to the book. "
— Pamela, 4/4/2011 -
" It says a lot about a writer who can turn a boring, dated plot line into a gripping pageturner. I think that this is Robert Harris's worst effort, and I can't wait to read his next book. "
— Garnett, 4/4/2011 -
" A good action book. A little predictable but still a good read. "
— Ally, 4/3/2011 -
" Tony Blair meets 'the Blair witch.'<br/>Writer hired to finish bio of ex Brit PM after 1st dies.<br/>Twists and turns with best left till last page. "
— O.C., 3/29/2011 -
" Well written but lacks the punch! "
— Suby, 3/27/2011
About Robert Harris
Robert Harris is the author of twelve novels, many of which have reached the New York Times bestseller list. Several of his books have been adapted to film, including The Ghost Writer. He has been a television correspondent with the BBC and a newspaper columnist for the London Sunday Times and Daily Telegraph. His novels have sold more than ten million copies and been translated into thirty languages.
About Roger Rees
Roger Rees, Welsh stage, film, and television actor and, more recently, narrator of audiobooks, is known on both sides of the Atlantic. In the United States he received a Tony Award for the Broadway production of Nicholas Nickleby. American TV viewers are familiar with Roger from Cheers, in which he played Robin Colcord. As for audiobooks, Roger has performed in a wide variety of programs, from the LA Theatre Works’ production of Lady Windmere’s Fan, to mystery anthologies such as Malice Domestic and thrillers like Pop Goes the Weasel. His audiobook narration has won four AudioFile Earphones Awards.